The Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease

Friends and relatives are usually the first people to notice that something is amiss with someone who has developed Alzheimer's. In many cases, warning signs begin developing very early. By being aware of these warning signs, you may be able to get your loved one the help that he or she needs more quickly. A handful of the most common warning signs of Alzheimer's are outlined below.


Personality Changes and Mood Changes

This warning sign can be attributed to many different things, but it is especially troubling if it coincides with other warning signs. People who have Alzheimer's often experience marked changes in their moods and personalities. Someone who usually has a sunny disposition may suddenly be gloomy and depressed, or a person who is easygoing may suddenly be anxious and stressed. Another personality change is when a person suddenly withdraws from others and stops enjoying normal activities.

Trouble Completing Day-to-Day Tasks

If a loved one seems to be struggling to perform tasks that he does all the time, he may have Alzheimer's. From effectively operating appliances like coffeemakers to remembering the basic rules of a board game that he's played countless times, this is a very telltale sign.

Life is being Disrupted by Memory Loss Issues

People who have Alzheimer's often forget things that they have recently learned. This can have a very negative impact on their everyday lives. In this case, a person may ask the same exact question several times within a short period of time, or he may start jotting notes to remind himself about things when he never usually did that in the past.

Misplacing Things Regularly

Another telltale warning sign of Alzheimer's is frequently losing things and being unable to track them down again. When asked to retrace his steps, a person with this problem may be unable to do so. In some cases, a person with Alzheimer's may even accuse others of stealing their misplaced belongings. This issue will start happening with increased regularity.

An Inability to Create and Follow Simple Plans

A person who is suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer's may have difficulty using recipes and following other simple instructions. If he is able to complete a plan that he has created, it may take him much longer than usual. He will clearly struggle to follow the steps that he has created, even if they are laid out right in front of him.

If a loved one is exhibiting one or more of these signs, you should schedule a visit to the doctor right away.

For additional information contact;

Jon Brandt
General Manager
Always Best Care Central Coast
831-809-0288
www.AlwaysBestCareCentralCoast.com
jbrandt@abc-seniors.com
Serving the Salinas, Monterey Bay Area